Spearhead

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This bronze spearhead was found at Ettrick Forest in Selkirkshire. It dates from between 1500 and 1150 BC. The exceptional quality of this spearhead suggests that it was a prestige weapon.

The kite-shaped spearhead has flattened loops near the base of the blade. It has half-moon perforations in the blade.

Warriors had a major social role in their society and displayed their status through fancy weapons.

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• Online ID: 000-100-188-165-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DG 110
• Date: Between 1500 and 1150 BC
  
• Material: Bronze
  
• Dimensions: 5.4" L x 1.75" (across blade)
  
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• Who: Dunrobin Castle Museum (Formerly in collection here)
  
• Where: Scotland, Selkirkshire, Ettrick Forest
  
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• Description: Bronze spearhead from Ettrick Forest, Selkirkshire
  
• References:
  • Coles, J.M. Scottish Middle Bronze Age Metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 97 (1963-64), pp 82-156, esp. 103-11, 144. 
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